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HSS-PoAD.12.4.1 (History–Social Science)


Standard Identifier: HSS-PoAD.12.4.1
Content Area: History–Social Science
Grade: 12
Course: Principles of American Democracy, Grade 12

Overarching Standard:
HSS-PoAD.12.4 Students analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution.

Standard:
Discuss Article I of the Constitution as it relates to the legislative branch, including eligibility for office and lengths of terms of representatives and senators; election to office; the roles of the House and Senate in impeachment proceedings; the role of the vice president; the enumerated legislative powers; and the process by which a bill becomes a law.

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